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Avatar for AKDK Services, LLC
AKDK Services, LLC
5.0(
46
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am located in Kansas City and needed a contractor to fix a drain at a real estate property I am responsible for in Illinois. Without me being onsite AKDK held communication, followed through with preliminary asks, gave me a reasonable quote, and kept up with our office process and was a pleasure to work with the entire way though. Thank you kindly. I was concerned about being so far away and these types of things can quickly go sour. But he restored my trust and got the job done in excellent fashion."
Power washing
floor treatment!
Waxing
Shiny waxed floor
Palos Heights

+19

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Golden Willow Landscaping
4.8(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Indy & his men were just wonderful, did outstanding work on our patio, sidewalk, stoop & around our trees. We felt they were a great value for the money. They completed the job on time & within the estimate. Indy is very easy & fair to work with & I'd hire him for a 2nd job without fail."
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist Top & Copthorne Mixed Sold
Sidewalk Before Installation
After Installation

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arellano Landscaping
4.6(
15
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jordan and his team worked tirelessly for 7 hours and left our property looking picture perfect. Because we'd had so much rain recently, all of the beds were chock full of weeds, which they removed. they did a beautiful job of edging and of trimming all of our bushes. They also provided and spread a very good quality mulch. Before they came, I looked out at my property and felt overwhelmed at the amount of work it needed. Now my mind is at peace. And to top it off, the price was very fair."
Paver patio
Paver patio
Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fern's Landscaping & Design
4.4(
35
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brian and his crew did great work installing our new sod and repairing our pavers. The work was done professionally and on time. I would recommend them and would use them again."
Aurora's project
Batavia's project
front yard renovation
front yard renovation
Plant design

+36

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for TITON SERVICES OF ELGIN LLC
TITON SERVICES OF ELGIN LLC
5.0(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A friend recommended Titan to me for a small excavating job I needed done at my commercial property. I worked with Brian on the project and everything went flawlessly. They showed up on time and did a great job. I was very impressed with the clean up after they finished. Since then, I signed a snow plowing contract to plow all of my properties."
Soil Conditioning
Soil Conditioning
Soil Conditioning
Soil Conditioning
Soil Conditioning

+5

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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